by tsaiweichen | Nov 11, 2013 | Global Energies, Uncategorized
We sat down with journalist Alex Prud’homme last week before his talk on hydrofracking to learn more of his personal story. See his message to the student body below! You’re here at the University of Chicago; there are a lot of students interested in what you...
by tsaiweichen | Nov 11, 2013 | Global Energies, Uncategorized
On November 4, 2013, journalist Alex Prud’homme discussed his new book Hydrofracking: What Everybody Needs to Know at UChicago’s International House. The event was moderated by Phillip Drake, the Center for International Studies Lecturer in Environmental Studies. ...
by tsaiweichen | Nov 1, 2013 | Global Energies, Uncategorized
What is fracking fluid and how does it impact water supplies? Who regulates the industry? Will it reduce our energy costs or poison our water supply? Will it cause earthquakes or bring thousands of jobs to economically depressed areas? What does the evidence show? One...